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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R IV, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was announced 9 years before the A7R IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DP2x matches up vs the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A7R IV

 DP2x A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sigma DP2x

 A7R IV DP2x 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2011Fresher by 102 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A7R IV

 DP2x A7R IV 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x features outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2x vs the A7R IV.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and A7R IV is 86 and 62 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and A7R IV.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2x using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will provide greater detail with its extra 56 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older DP2x will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography advice
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
88
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography advice
Sony A7R IV Street photography advice
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (280g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
Sony A7R IV Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
74
great battery pack (670 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography details
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (670 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone port
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony A7R IV
 Sigma DP2xSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-02-08 2019-07-16
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 567
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 pounds) 665g (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single 2
Price at release $699 $3,498